Friday, February 22, 2008

Living in the moment




My mother has taught me that even if it will soon be forgotten each and every moment has value. I try to give Mom lots of photo books packed with pictures of her having fun. My heart breaks a little at the times when she doesn't recognize herself in those pictures.
"Is that me?"
"Yes Mom."
"Well, I thought maybe it was my sister."
But do you know the miracle?
Most of the time she remembers her grand kids and great grand kids. I think if she could choose who she wanted to recognize it would be them.

2 comments:

Heather said...

That really shows how selfless and considerate of others Grandma really is. Even if she can't recognize herself, she will remember others

Elizabeth said...

I hope that this is how my Mom is with my 2 boys. She is not yet at the point where she doesn't remember people, but I fear we are getting close. I hurt for them that they will never know her as I did. But, I will give anything for her to remember them the longest.

Thank you again for sharing you blog, it really does help to not feel so alone in this.